CODE
77404-SY
ENTRY

Sept 2024 Entry

STUDY MODE
Full-time
DURATION

2 years

CREDIT REQUIRED

A minimum of 60 credits plus 3 training credits

PROGRAMME INTAKE
26 senior year places
FUND TYPE
Government-Funded
  • Students not meeting the equivalent standard of the Undergraduate Degree Language Communication Requirements (LCR) based on their previous studies in Associate Degree/Higher Diploma programmes and their academic performance will be required to take additional credits (6 in English and 3 in Chinese) on top of the programme's normal credit requirements.
Application Deadline
Non-JUPAS Local Senior Year Admissions
2024-02-06
About Programme
Specific Notes
How to Apply
Aims & Characteristics

Programme Aims 

The programme is designed to equip students with knowledge in Chinese history and culture as well as personal skills which they can apply in pursuing their career and in making contributions to the government, economy and society of Hong Kong, China and the rest of the world. The general aim of the programme is to educate and train its students into individuals who are

  1. strongly committed to self-cultivation and the welfare of the community
  2. culturally enriched and effective in communication skills;
  3. respectful of the rule of law;
  4. socially responsible; and
  5. observant of business ethics and business common-sense.

 

Medium of Instruction

  • 60% of the core and area specific subjects will be taught in Chinese (Putonghua), and the rest in English

Recognition & Prospects

Career Prospects

Our graduates can be well suited for a wide range of professions in the private and public sectors.

Curriculum

Students are required to obtain minimum of 63 credits to fulfill the programme graduation requirements, with 9 credits of General University Requirements (GUR) and Discipline-Specific Requirements (including 3 training credits), respectively.

  1. General University (GUR) (9 credits)
  2. Work-Integrated Education (WIE) (3 credits)
  3. Capstone Project (3 credits)
  4. Discipline Specific Requirement (DSR) (48 credits)
  • ​Discipline Specific Language (2 subjects/6 credits)
  • Core subject (2 subjects/6 credits)
  • Area specific subjects (12 subjects/36 credits):
    • History and Institutions
    • Thought and Religion
    • Literature and Arts
    • Environment and Society
    • Science, Technology and Culture
    • Cultural and Heritage Management
Credit Required for Graduation

A minimum of 60 credits plus 3 training credits

Scheme/Programme Leader(s)

Dr PAN Lu

Entrance Requirements
  • A Higher Diploma or an Associate Degree from a recognised institution in relevant disciplines such as Chinese language, history, philosophy, art, literature, culture, ethics, religions and other related fields.
     

  • Applicants’ academic results and interview performance will both be taken into account during the admission process.

Enquiries

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact:
 

Programme Leader 
Dr PAN Lu (潘律博士)
Tel: (852) 3400 8947
Email: lu.pan@polyu.edu.hk
 

The Department of Chinese Culture 
Tel:  (852) 3400 8949
Fax: (852) 2334 3747 
Email: cc.bics@polyu.edu.hk
Website: http://www.polyu.edu.hk/cc/
Address: HJ631, Block HJ Stanley Ho Building, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Additional Documents Required
Transcript / Certificate

Required

Interview Arrangement
Aims

To determine the suitability of applicants.

Date of Interview
December to Mid-March
Duration

About 10-15 minutes

Medium
English/Putonghua
Mode
Individual interview